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How to pronounce maui in American English

“maui” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to maui the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“maui” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. coral reef ecosystem surrounding Maui.

    NSF

  2. We are here in Lahaina on Maui.

    FEMA

  3. on Maui and other areas ravaged by recent fires.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

Words that sound like “maui”

Words one sound away from maui — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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